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Aside from the product being reviewed here, what I really appreciate is a master class in acoustic guitar EQ'ing from somebody who clearly understands how it works and has the experience working live gigs to back it up. I've lost track how many videos I've watched regarding working with troublesome mids (the "Q" variable), that did a poor job of explaining the what, why and how. Excellent Aaron.
Nice sounding piece of Very Reasonably Priced kit, especially if the player already has a couple of other effects such as modulation or delay, that can extra flavours to the sonic palette. Something I’d be keen to hear thoughts on using is a 7- or 10- band EQ pedal instead of a dedicated preamp. My working hypothesis is that I might need greater tone shaping options but don’t need a specific volume boost. Any thoughts?
EQ is the most powerful tool we have. It’s definitely worth considering that over a preamp. Some preamps also have advanced EQ built in, the Line 6 HX Stomp is a great example of that but it is also 10x the price of the Sonicake and not as easy to use on the fly (physical knobs vs digital screen).
There’s also that affordable Orange acoustic preamp pedal, have you tried the empress para EQ pedal? Since you say the pickup is a preamp I guess the Para EQ could be a good alternative to preamp pedals?
Thanks for the review, Aaron. How does this pedal compare with the Sonicwood acoustic pedal which you reviewed before? Which one do you prefer? I remember the other one didnn't have mid range control, but had more effects.
I’ve got the sonic wood. My view is that if you have a pre amp in your guitar the sonic wood is the one to go for. It has tap tempo on the delay AND a great chorus pedal and a basic reverb. You can also split the signal as you have the xlr and jack outs. The pre amp in the sonic wood is basic, it has level bass and tone, but it does a great job of removing the piezo quack(very much like the tc bodyrez pedal). The switches are high quality, much better than pedals I have by more expensive brands such as ehx. If you don’t have a pre amp on board the guitar I’d want more time shaping options such as what is available on the pedal Aaron reviews here. That said I think something like the nux stage man pedal would be preferable in my view as it has more features in a similar price range. That said I think sonic wood is good gear for little money.
I recently tried a Schertler Jam amp with my Taylor 314 and it sounded amazing. These things are in a whole different category from regular acoustic amps. Just a suggestion for demos. Only issue is they are EXPENSIVE.
Yes and the quest many ask these days is ‘is it worth buying a high end acoustic amp over an 8” powered speaker’. I feel they are still worth it to the right player but would probably recommend the new rechargeable amps or regular PA speakers to 99% of players.
I use this one nowadays. Mostly to pre-cut the highs on my Acoustasonic Player, but I have a project cheapo hollow body with a piezo loaded bridge. And then...the P90 into the POD Express. That's the plan 🪖
K&K suggest that you use a preamp with a 1mOhm input. I think the Sonicake is 10. If I am correct then it will work but may have more bass than desired. You would have to try it.
@@aaronshortmusic I mean does it simulate electric guitar to a acoustic sound
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I have this preamp and also Fishman Platinum pro EQ preamp…and I must be deaf…because I cannot hear a 250 dollars difference..😂..so I will buy a second one
Interesting, great price on Amazon but of course there’s the ethics of using Amazon. I wish this had a room/mic simulator on it as well but you can’t have everything, especially for the price that it is.
